Articles written by members or friends of TangoTang.
We are not in a battle field
Written by áå&Anon, on 10-02-2004 14:21
People like to ask how you started tango. How, When, Why, are very common pick up line. “I saw an ad on magazine, didn’t have a clear idea about tango at that time and even not finished the course.” That’s me in 4 years ago.
Last update: 08-08-2006 14:21
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Written by s , on 25-12-2003 00:00
Last update: 04-01-2009 11:36
Tango Music Q&A
Written by Royce Chau, on 07-10-2003 00:00
Q: What is the difference between Milonga and Milonga?
A:Milonga has two meanings. One refers to the tango dance party or the salon or hall that people go to dance tango. Another refers to a particular type of music that we dance in a tango event (see below), which is one of the precedents of the music of tango.
Last update: 16-08-2006 10:51
Cruzada: to lead or not to lead, that is the question...
Written by Royce Chau, on 31-08-2003 00:00
Cruzada: From cruzar – to cross; the cross. A cruzada occurs any time a foot is crossed in front of or in back of the other. The lady’s position at 5 of the 8-count basic. May also be called Trabada.
~ From Ed Loomis, “Tango Terminology”
Last update: 02-05-2006 05:55
Rodolfo Biagi
Written by Royce Chau, on 18-08-2003 00:00
Pianist, bandleader and composer
14 March 1906 - 24 September 1969
Nickname: Manos Brujas (witch hands)
Acknowledgements I would like to express my thanks to Simon Cartledge for sharing with me his Biagi’s collections, and Oscar Moreno for providing information on the musician’s recordings.
